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Canada Eyes Compensation From U.S. Wildfire Smoke After Trump Floats Idea
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
Donald Trump suggested the U.S. should receive compensation for smoke from Canadian wildfires. The cartoon responds by showing Canadians considering a reciprocal claim for smoke from U.S. wildfires affecting British Columbia air quality. It underscores the political dynamic of mutual environmental grievances between the two nations.
DHS vetting document approves Yosemite Sam for ICE despite listed issues with violence and background.
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
A DHS vetting document for an ICE agent position features Yosemite Sam with an approved stamp. The form lists disqualifying details in physical, emotional and experience sections. Red text urges hiring the figure anyway. The image highlights screening processes within immigration enforcement agencies.
Trump Wields Tariffs Club Against Canadian-Led Trade Odyssey
Steve Nease, Freelance
President Trump escalates tariffs on trading partners including Canada in mid-2026. The move targets imports amid ongoing disputes over trade balances and supply chains. Allies respond with coordinated pushback through diplomatic and economic channels. The cartoon casts the confrontation as a one-sided power play by the oversized tariff wielder against smaller coordinated opponents.
Iranian Leader Stands Before Nuclear Symbol
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
The cartoon shows Iran's supreme leader positioned in front of a large atom symbol. It responds to persistent international concerns over Tehran's nuclear activities as of mid-2026. The visual places the figure directly under the orbiting electrons, underscoring the central role of the nuclear issue in global discussions about the country.
Diarrhea Outbreak linked to lettuce
DIARRHEA OUTBREAK LINKED TO LETTUCE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Xi towers over Putin in lopsided China-Russia business ties
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
China and Russia continue deepening economic cooperation amid Western sanctions on Moscow. Xi Jinping's government provides critical markets and technology to Russia while extracting favorable terms. The cartoon underscores the unequal power dynamic in their partnership.
Jul
20
2026
Save America Act
SAVE AMERICA ACT by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Do you mind if I hoax...?
DO YOU MIND IF I HOAX...? by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Voting Cyclospora
TRUMP VOTING CYCLOSPORA by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
16
2026
Trump morale
TRUMP MORALE by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Senate colleagues exchange proof-of-life video advice outside Capitol
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
A political cartoon depicts two older senators outside the United States Senate building. One man holds a phone and tells the other that he is never too old to make a proof-of-life video. The exchange occurs amid visible columns labeled United States Senate. The image addresses persistent public questions about the advanced age of many sitting senators and their capacity to serve. No specific legislation or recent vote is shown. The visual focuses on the routine nature of such concerns within Congress.
Jul
14
2026
Trump Airlines
TRUMP AIRLINES by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Who has the most powerful bomb?
WHO HAS THE MOST POWERFUL BOMB? by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
Leverage between the United States and Iran has long centered on nuclear capability and diplomacy. The piece sets that against domestic political pressure from document releases and investigations. It suggests the most damaging weapon in play may not be a military one.
Jul
13
2026
Owning da Libs
OWNING DA LIBS by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
13
2026
Lindsey Graham
LINDSEY GRAHAM by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
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